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VARIABLE VALVE TIMING-INTELLIGENT [1 record]

Record 1 2002-09-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fueling Systems (Motor Vehicles)
DEF

An advanced engine system with a cam changeover mechanism that varies the duration of the timing and exhaust valves while the engine is operating at high speeds.

OBS

In short, it means better fuel economy, more power underfoot and cleaner exhaust emissions.

OBS

Originally developed by Toyota for executive cars.

Key term(s)
  • Variable Valve Timing, intelligent

French

Domaine(s)
  • Alimentation (Véhicules automobiles)
DEF

[Système qui] définit le calage des soupapes d'admission en fonction de la charge du moteur dans le but d'optimiser le réglage du volume d'admission d'air et la quantité précise de carburant.

CONT

Le système VVT-i adapte continuellement le calage des soupapes d'admission pour améliorer les performances et réduire la consommation de carburant et les émissions.

Key term(s)
  • distribution à calage variable - intelligent

Spanish

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